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DG12 VYU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,355 mi
Last recorded87,355 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,355 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 87,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 82,050 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,287 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,486 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 66,486 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 57,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,284 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 42,284 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 mm limit at time of test also has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise front brake discs are worn

Advise water leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,314 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DG12 VYU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 VYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG12 VYU?

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What year was DG12 VYU registered?

DG12 VYU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DG12 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 VYU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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